Education

New Library Levy Proposes Small Steps Forward for Access

Last week, Seattle got a look at the proposed update to the Seattle Public Library's capital and operations levy, replacing the one expiring this...

Seattle’s New Center for Architecture and Design

Significant growth in Seattle over the past few years has prompted a great deal of attention, and now there is a dedicated place in...
An aerial shot of North Tacoma neighborhoods with Mount Rainier and the Tacoma Dome in the distance.

Op-Ed: Students Advocate for Carpooling Incentives at High School Parking Lots

Only three of 15 high schools analyzed in King County have carpooling incentives: Issaquah, Redmond, and Interlake high schools. Expanding carpooling incentives would allow schools to encourage greener commutes while getting more utility out of limited parking spaces.

Washington State Overhauls Driver’s Education System, Focusing on Young Motorists 

A newly signed Washington State law aims to “improve safety for young drivers” by expanding access to driver’s education and raising the minimum age at which new drivers can get a license without completing a formal driver’s education course.

The Learning Gap Between Seattle and its Schools

As of Thursday, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) had six days of school and six days of late school buses. It's a local impact of...

Meet Michael George, Council Candidate in District 7

It is apparent early on in conversation with District 7 City Council candidate Michael George that he loves cities, but the dedicated urbanite and...
A school crosswalk busy with students and parents in a sea of cars.

Seattle City Code Requires We Pave Over Playgrounds, But We Could Change That

The Washington State Legislature is in ongoing legal trouble for failing to properly fund schools. The City of Seattle has many solemn commitments to...
Washington state outline with ethernet cables

Op-Ed: Washington Needs Internet for All

Last week, Representative Drew Hansen (D-Bainbridge Island) filed House Bill 1336. This bill should be celebrated widely and has the potential to upend the internet monopolies in Washington State. We have...